by evan brunell | Sep 2, 2009 | Game Threads, Josh Beckett, Matt Garza, Tampa Bay Rays
GAME NOTES: Beckett heads up against a pitcher who has — on the face of it — been pretty similar to him on the year. Can Beckett turn his woes around and be the guy we need to ensure an October dance?
by evan brunell | Sep 2, 2009 | Quick Post, Trivia
On Friday, August 28, Boston pitchers combined for 17 strikeouts. The last time this happened in Red Sox history, two pitchers combined for those 17 strikeouts. Who are those pitchers? HONOR CODE: No search engines, keyword searches.Check out the trivia...
by evan brunell | Sep 2, 2009 | J.D. Drew
Last night, J.D. Drew hit his 19th home run of the season, tying his total from last year. His next home run will rank as only the fourth time in 11 full seasons that he’s reached that plateau. Outside of a .217/.316/.361 line in June, Drew has been turning in a...
by evan brunell | Sep 1, 2009 | Andy Sonnanstine, Game Threads, Jon Lester, Tampa Bay Rays
GAME NOTES: Jon Lester is suddenly the Sox’s new ace with Josh Beckett having given up a horrifying 10 home runs in his last three starts. This is a crucial series, as the outcome of the series will likely dictate the Rays’ playoff chances the rest of the...
by mike silver | Sep 1, 2009 | Brian Anderson, Chris Woodward, Jeff Bailey, Junichi Tazawa, Quick Post
Now that September 1st has arrived, the annual Major League roster expansion has begun. The Red Sox made six corresponding roster moves today, calling up five players while designating Jeff Bailey for assignment. For a team in contention, these moves usual serve to...
